Category Archives: Food & Wine

Italy’s undersecretary for health has declared war on chemical additives. Last month, the Italian food blog Caput Mundi Cibus reported on a new set of regulations , in effect Feb. 18, that ban restaurant chefs from cooking with (or even owning) chemical additives like nitrites, and MSG. At first glance, the health ministry’s decree may … Continue reading →

The Italian economy has been shrinking for the last six quarters, but there remain bright spots, and Italian vineyards – which have produced more wine than their French counterparts for four of the past five years – are one. The story of Brunello di Montalcino shows how a fine wine can shrug off a downturn. … Continue reading →